Ingredients
– 8 oz cream cheese, softened
– 4 cups powdered sugar
– 1 tsp peppermint extract (or other flavor extracts)
– Food coloring (optional)
– Granulated sugar (for rolling)
– Optional: cocoa powder or crushed nuts for flavor variations
Instructions
Making Cream Cheese Mints is easy if you follow these simple steps:
1. Prepare the Cream Cheese: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
2. Add Flavoring: Mix in the peppermint extract (or your choice of extract) until well combined.
3. Incorporate Sugar: Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing until fully incorporated. The mixture should be thick but manageable.
4. Add Food Coloring: If using, add a few drops of food coloring to achieve your desired shade. Mix until the color is uniform.
5. Shape the Mints: Using your hands, roll small amounts of the mixture into balls or shape them into other desired forms.
6. Coat with Sugar: Roll each mint in granulated sugar to give them a sweet outer layer.
7. Chill: Place the mints on a lined baking sheet and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to 1 hour until firm.
8. Serve or Store: Once set, enjoy the mints immediately or store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
These steps will help you create these incredible mints effortlessly!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24 mints
- Calories: 60 kcal
- Fat: 2.5g
- Protein: 0.5g